Growing guide · Shrubs

Weigela florida

How to grow Weigela 'Midnight Sun™'.

A tiny weigela with fiery leaves.

Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
4–8
Size
12–18 in. tall and wide
Spacing
18–24 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Small shrub with glossy orange, red and burgundy leaves

Light

Full sun. Shade dulls the color.

Water

Water regularly the first season; tolerates dry spells after.

Planting and soil

Plant spring or fall at pot depth.

Feeding

Light shrub fertilizer in spring.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood; trim lightly after flowering.

Through the year

Pink flowers May–June. Foliage colors deepen through summer and fall.

If something's off

Tip dieback after hard winters; trim it out once leaves appear.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Big foliage color in a shrub small enough for the front of a bed or a pot.

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